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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x

Both the Bombardier Global 6500 and the Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, aimed at intercontinental missions with high comfort and strong baggage capacity. The Global 6500 is generally positioned as a long-range flagship-style aircraft, with a published range around 6,600 nautical miles, making it well suited to longer nonstop city pairs and minimizing fuel stops on demanding routes. The Falcon 6X is typically described as an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, with a published range around 5,500 nautical miles, emphasizing a very wide and tall cabin cross-section and efficient cruise performance. In passenger capacity, both can be configured for about 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts, with maximum seating commonly quoted higher depending on configuration. In practical terms, the Global 6500 tends to offer an edge for mission length, while the Falcon 6X competes strongly on cabin comfort and flexibility, especially for operators prioritizing spaciousness over absolute maximum range.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.74
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 65006X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)66005500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1716
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$49,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1716
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPW812D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)1512514000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.584.3
Wingspan (ft)9485.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.340.4
Overall Height (ft)25.524.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140